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Job Search Workshop (a Multi-Church Skill-Building Event)

Dual Session Version

Job Search Workshops for MetroWest is a ministry that assists faith-based and community organizations by providing free workshops comprised of a unique blend of best practices

in career planning and job search. The advice has been collected from many sources including best seller books, outplacement agency advice and personal experience.

Copyright 2009, Job Search Workshops for MetroWest. All rights reserved.

About the Content

Copyright, 2009 Lyn Baird, Robert Dandrade, Rick Frazier, Wende Malster

All information is copyrighted by Job Search Workshops for MetroWest or resources as noted in the materials. Printing or sharing of this information is permitted providing this copyright notice and full information about the author s are enclosed. Documents may not be altered or used for commercial purposes.

Primary Contributors:Lyn Baird –Trinity Congregational Church (Bolton)

Robert Dandrade – Faith Community Church of Hopkinton (FCCH)

Rick Frazier – Grace Baptist Church (Hudson)

Wende Malster – New England Chapel ( NEC) – (Franklin)

David Pranga – Chapel of the Cross (Westborough)

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Introductions

• About us (see enclosed bios)• About you• About this workshop

– Objective: All participants Learn and understand the essential elements of a successful job search.

– References1. What Color is Your Parachute, Richard Bolles, (annual

revisions) www.jobhuntersbible.com 2. Work Ministry Ltd, www.workministry.com 3. The Christian’s Career Journey , Susan Britton Whitcomb, http://www.christiancareerjourney.com/journey.html

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Prayer

“…the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

James 5:16

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“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and

suffer for it” ( Proverbs 27:12)

Agenda – Session #1

• Welcome, Agenda, Prayer and Introductions • First the Big Picture• Beginning the Search & Finding a Job That Fits • Job Search on One Hand

– Tool #1 – Elevator Speech– Tool #2 – Search Plan– Tool #3 - Networking

• Prayer Agenda – Session #2

• Welcome, Agenda and Prayer • Session 1 Review, Exercise and Q&A • Job Search on One Hand

– Tool #4 - Writing the Resume – Tool #5 - Interviewing

• Managing the Job Search and Review of Main Points • Prayer• LinkedIn Demo

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First: The Big Picture

Five Thoughts for Consideration

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Thanks to Lyn Baird, Ron Cousineau, Rick Frazier and David Pranga

This Is Serious

• An emotional experience• A likely encounter• An opportunity for God?

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you…”

Jesus of Nazareth

Who is the Boss?

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• The New Security is only in the value that my work creates for the market

• Market-centered, not Company-centered• Advice to a 20 year old - become a micro-entrepreneur that:

– Delivers and continually develops valued work to the market– Networks continuously with people in organizations that will benefit from the

value that they deliver– Develops a client portfolio of work opportunities that benefit from the delivered

value– And … sometimes you will have a single client and they will call you their

employee!

New: What do you do?

A: I am a <real description of what value I deliver> presently employed (or engaged) with <company name(s)>

Old: What do you do?

A: I work for <ABC Corp> as <position title>

God’s View of Work

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“The expenditure of energy (manual, mental or both) in the service of others, which brings fulfillment to the worker, benefit to the community and glory to God.”

John Stott, Issues Facing Christians Today, p. 162

“God’s mask behind which He hides Himself and rules everything magnificently in the world.”

Martin Luther

Source: Ron Cousineau

God’s View of Work

• Work is God’s idea– God is the Prototype Worker (Genesis 1:1; John 5:17;

Revelation 21:5)

• Human work matters to God– God decrees us to work (Genesis 2:15)

• For our community good (Acts 20:35)• For our family good (1 Timothy 5:8)• For our personal good (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12)

– God is glorified by our work (1 Corinthians 10:31)– God expresses His image in us by work (Genesis

1:26-28)

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Dueling Views of Life

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View Without God View With God

What we start with (humans)

A Life to Live Gifts from God

What we doMake trade-offs about things we like or dislike

Act as stewards of those gifts

Our goalMaximize our happiness

Fulfill God’s purpose

What we are driven by

Fear and prideHumility and confidence

God As the Boss?

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Choices to Consider

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Company-centered

Market-centered

Mission-centered

I start with A life to live A life to live Gifts from God

What I do

Make trade-offs about things I like or dislike

Make trade-offs about things I like or dislike

Act as steward of those gifts

My goalMaximize my happiness

Maximize my happiness

Fulfill God’s purpose

I am driven by Fear and pride Fear and prideHumility and confidence

My valueMy value to the company

My value to the market

My value to God’s Mission

Serious Response

• Deal with emotions– Ride out…don’t push back– Apply the constructive;

move past the destructive– Connect with near ones

• Utilize time left as insider*– “Blitz” for an inside offer– Test the outside market– Pace the exit paperwork

• Prepare to network– Takes time; get started

• Declare a financial emergency

• Connect with God– Embrace the learning– Reflect on life questions– Honor calls for attention

• Spiritual, relational, physical

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*If given time

Take-Aways

• We are in this together with God

• God cares about your needs and you

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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

[Joshua 1:9]

Serious Response: The Financial Emergency

• Being un (and under) employed means that you must take control over your personal finances as quickly as possible. The only way to do this is by making a budget and sticking with it. Take a step by step approach. You can do it!

• A time to truly learn the difference between wants versus needs

• A lifelong learning moment (as a family team) for God to shapes us

• A time for your leadership. A time for transparency.• Leverage local training/ resources

(see “Big Picture” Handouts pages 2-10)

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Beginning the Job Search &Finding a Job That Fits

Homework:1- Top 10 work experiences MOST Proud of

2- Top 10 LIFE experiences MOST Proud of

3- Go to Public Library- Borrow “What Color is Your Parachute” by Richard Boles

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Beginning the Job SearchQuiz: What are the best ways to find a job?

1. Answering Ads in trade journals

2. Knocking on the door-an employer that interests you

3. Doing a comprehensive job search

4. Mailing random resumes

5. Answering local newspaper ads

6. Using Internet

7. Going to private employment agencies 8. In a group with other job hunters 9. Asking family, friends, community for job leads

Source: What Color is Your Parachute, Richard Bolles

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BUT… No “Always Right” AND there is No “Always Wrong”

Beginning the Job Search How Employers Hire (filling the vacancies)

IDEA:Choose to start

as temp, contractor , consultant

IDEA:Find the person who knows the person who has

the power to hire, who knows you

and/or your workIDEA:recruiter or exec search they trust; employment agency they trust

IDEA:Bring

Examples of your work

Tell stories of your work

Fill the Job from Within

Using Proof

Using a best friend or business colleague

Using an agency they trust

Using an ad they have placed

Using a resume

Em

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Source: What Color is Your Parachute, Richard Bolles

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What web sites have been of greatest value to you in your job search? Top 14 Sites in order of popularity using Google ( Oct 2011)

– www.monster.com – www.careerbuilder.com– www.indeed.com – www.snagajob.com ( part time/ hourly)– www.Simplyhired.com– www.usajobs.com ( Federal Employment hosted by monster.com)– www.craigslist.org – www.jobing.com ( Local jobs)– www.findajobalready.com – www.findtherightjob.com ( MA jobs) – www.jobs.net – www.Job-hunt.org– www.wanted.com– www.linkedin.com

Finding a Job that Fits

Additional Sources: What Color is Your Parachute; The Christian’s Career Journey

See Big Picture Handouts Pages- 11-14

BUT…No “Always Wrong” – it is just a matter of odds20

Finding a Job that Fits

Stop – Reflection/ Prepare

Look – Use Tools

Listen –

Talk to family/ friends

Apply in Networking

Who am I?

(What do I offer? )

What do I care about

in the workplace?

Where would I

best fit?

JOB(Career)

#1 Exercise – Transferable SkillsTransfer of knowledge & skillsTransfer of how achieved success….based on experiences

#4 Exercise- Search PlanTarget industries?Target companies?Target markets?

#2 Exercise - FlowerLocation?Travel?Culture?

Thanks to Lyn Baird

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Transferable Skills• What are they?Transferable skills are gathered through various jobs, volunteer work, hobbies,

sports, or other life experiences that can be used in your next job or new career.

• What Can Be Considered Transferable? – Something you did before in one field and can do again in another field.– Or something you did that is similar and can be adjusted.

• What type of Skills Do you Need for ALL Positions?– Attention to detail– Communication– Self starter; Punctual

Thanks to Work Ministry, Ltd.

Finding a Job That Fits

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Finding a Job That Fits

Skills Exercise Did you do the Pre-work? See Big Picture Handouts - pages

15- 17 “Transferable Skills”Use Big Picture Handout- page 18

“(Transferable) Skill Level Worksheet”

• What skills do you enjoy the most?

• Do you prefer to work by yourself orin a team?

• What accomplishment (s) gave you the most pride?

Source: Work Ministry Ltd

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Exercise – “The Flower”/ “That 1 piece of paper”• At the center: My favorite skills? ( list the top 6 for you) • Work in a field defined by “Your favorite interests ?” (What is God’s purpose

for you?) • Where? (Geography)• In an organization with my favorite people environments? ( Your favorite office

or company culture)• Serving your favorite values and goals?• With your favorite working conditions? ( hours, commute time, overtime

required, business travel required)• At your salary and level of responsibility ( job level/ title)

Follow-up Resources: “Master F.I.T.” (Susan Whitcomb) http://www.careerandlifecoach.com/MasterFIT.pdf

Guidance: Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life,

Source: What Color is Your Parachute, Richard Bolles

Finding a Job That Fits(see Big Picture Handout - page 19 : “Flower”)

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skills

Interests

Culture

Job LevelTitle

WorkingConditions

Values and GoalsGeography

Source: What Color is Your Parachute;

Exercise

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Job Search On One Hand

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1) Elevator Speech

2) Search Plan

3) Networking

4) Resume

5) Interviewing

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Tool #1 Elevator Speech

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Tool #1 Context3 Point Communications

1. Head-Liner/ Succinct Sound Bite: (1-2 sentences) convey unique and key strengths ( that will be integrated through out resumes, cover letters, networking , informational interviews and job interviews)

2. Elevator Speech: (less than 30 seconds) articulate your goals and benefits you offer. Use in networking , informational interviews and job interviews…”Just the Facts”

3. Mini- Bio/ 2 Minute Drill: (1-2 minutes) a short message whose elements can be mixed/ matched to offer a relevant career capsule in networking , informational interviews and job interviews… a memorable short story.

• BUT…don’t tell your life story

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Source: The Christian’s Career JourneySusan Whitcomb

Tool #1 Elevator Speech• All-purpose statement - 50 words or less; Short,

concise, compelling – showing uniqueness • “ No one ever bought anything in an elevator…”

BUT… “describe situations so compelling that the person wants to hear more about you even after the elevator ride!” source:Seth Godin (blog)

• How to respond to request, “tell me about yourself”– What is the most important thing you want this person

to know about you? “ What is my uniqueness that creates value for the person listening?”

– How can you help them? – Don’t tell your life story

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Tool #1 Elevator Speech

Demonstration: Elevator Speech/ Positioning Statement

“Proven elements for the two minute drill.” To be given in this order:

1. Name and profession2. Where I am from3. Most recently I have been working…4. My career history includes5. My greatest strengths are ( 2 or 3 examples)6. Examples of how I have used my strengths include…( 1 or 2 examples)7. My goals for the future/ I am currently exploring8. Something you can’t read about me on my resume

See Tool #1 Handouts(2 articles & worksheet) - p.1- 7

Source: Manchester Partners 30

Tool #2 Search Plan/ Broadcast Plan

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Tool #2 Job Search Plan / Broadcast Plan

• Elements of a Job Search Plan– Written Elevator Pitch or Two Minute Drill

– Objective ( what are you seeking?)

– Preferred Functions ( types of work/ roles)

– Competencies (Transferable Skills)

– Target Market Characteristics

– Target Company/ Organization List

• Purposes of a Job Search Plan– Your Marketing Plan

– Roadmap for your Job Search Process

– Provides talking points for your networking conversations

– May be a “handout” in select networking circumstances

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Tool #2Search Plan• Contact Info• Objective• Categories of Work• Elevator Speech• Skills• Targets

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Tool #2 Search Plans - Samples

See Tool #2 Handouts - – Work Ministry: “Broadcast Sheet” pages 8- 10– “Search Plan –Cousineau” &“Marketing Plan – Frazier” pages

11, 12– Networking & work search plans- Special Fomats Pages 13-

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The art of…

Networking

Tool #3

Cultivating Trust through Acquaintances and Referrals

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Networking 101

• Quality conversations– 15 to 45 minutes– Preparation 1 to 4 hours

• Fueled by introductions– Transfers of trust

• To learn, to build interest and trust, to expand contacts– Become more valuable; get more noticed

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Two Kinds of Conversations

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Insider Bridger Who they are Inside a target

organization Anyone else

How they help May influence hiring or hirer

May introduce to new contacts

What you talk about Their business and how you may help

What you are offering & to whom

Docs you give or show them

None unless asked Your list of target employers

What you ask for Maybe nothing in the first conversation

Introductions

How they come to see you

Someone who can help them

Someone they wish to help

Networking Scenarios

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Behaviors With the New Contact

• Moved from email to phone to in-person• Set time expectations and watched the time• Mentioned the connecting person

– Mentioned by email & by phone

• Explained purpose of the meeting CLEARLY and EARLY– Not focused on specific jobs but on learning– Exit Statement– Succinct Sound Bite– Want to learn, to exchange information– Mentioned by email & by phone & in person

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Other Behaviors Observed

• With the Bridger…– Asked for background of referrals– Asked for introductions

• With the Insider…– Asked questions about the business– Offered free help (in this case information)

• With both contacts– Ask checking questions – “How are we doing?”

“Does this work?” “Is this making sense?”

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Making it Count

• Show gratitude– To the contact & to the connecting person

• Capture learning; apply learning• Build the relationship

– Follow-up every 3-4 weeks

• Give back

See Tool #3 Handouts – Pages 1- 9

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Homework for the Next Session

1. Create/update your initial Work Search Plan.2. Bring your (Roughed out ) Elevator Speech.3. Update and bring your Resume

– Or a list of accomplishments, or prior performance reviews.

– You will utilize this at the next session.

See Handouts – Spiritual Tools page 6(Scripture) “Emergency #’s”

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Agenda – Session #1

• Welcome, Agenda, Prayer and Introductions • First the Big Picture• Beginning the Search & Finding a Job That Fits • Job Search on One Hand

– Tool #1 – Elevator Speech– Tool #2 – Search Plan– Tool #3 - Networking

• Prayer Agenda – Session #2

• Welcome, Agenda and Prayer • Session 1 Review, Exercise and Q&A • Job Search on One Hand

– Tool #4 - Writing the Resume – Tool #5 - Interviewing

• Managing the Job Search and Review of Main Points • Prayer• LinkedIn Demo

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Prayer

"The Lord is close to everyone who prays to him, to all who truly

pray to him." Psalm 145:18.

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Session 1 Review

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Review of the First Session• What was the main point? • What questions do you have?

– The Big Picture- the Five Thoughts- God’s View of Work and Dueling Views of Life

– Beginning the Job Search

• Transferable Skills

• The Career Planning “Flower”

• How Employers Hire (filling the vacancies)

– Job Search on One Hand

• Elevator Pitch (Positioning Statement)

• Networking

• Job Search (Broadcast) Plan

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Networking Exercise

• Team up with a nearby person• 2 to 3 minutes each way• Answer three questions (you may use your

Work Search plan)1.Who am I? (name, profession)2.What do I do? (recent work experience,

top strengths, positioning statement)3.What do I want to do? (professional

objective, preferred functions, competencies, target employers)

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Tool #4the Resume

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Tool #4 - Resume • Purpose

– To get an interview by providing a structure for a cohesive message, marketing your abilities

• Details– Provides a personalized place for the hiring manager to take notes (white space)– Leaves behind a personal brochure, calling card or overview– Meant for someone “shopping for you”; Not Networking– Emphasizes benefits derived by others. – Summary of what you have done in the past and implies what you can

do in the future• Two types

– Chronological resume is the employer preferred format. ( presents employment history in reverse order)

– Functional resume is useful for individuals who are returning to the workforce, for those who are recent graduates who lack formal work experience and those making a dramatic career change.

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Source: Rob Dandrade

Tool #4 - Evaluate the Resume• At first glance…in general

– No more than two pages– White space– Action verbs– Formatting – clean. neat, consistent– Avoid use of personal pronouns ( I, me, my)

• Proofread, proofread…do not rely on spell-check

Go to websites for good advice

• See Tool #4 Handout - Pages 1 -5 for more tips• See Tool #4 Handout - pages 6,7for steps for webform convert

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Source: Rob Dandrade

Tool #4 - Resume Responsibility or Accomplishment? • Is your resume responsibility or accomplishment based? • “Minimize the use of “job description” information – Does

it add value to the resume? Scope your role… geographic coverage, Size of team, size of P&L, etc

• “Use accomplishment statements to show cause-effect relationships and tangible results ( issue, action, outcome) provide examples of skills (leading, selling, etc)

• Quantify your accomplishments with %’s, #’s, sizing/ magnitude – “numbers speak louder than words”

• Use action verbs at start • “A resume that portrays twenty or

more things you have done is NOT effective”

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Tool #4 - Resume – Key Words?

• Using word counts is essential if you are posting to a website. Why? Hiring firm may use software to analyze your resume for key words

• Looking for key words in their job requisition or job description. Counts the frequency of their key words; High count = get a call.

• Look at your current version of your resume - find as many ways to rephrase your message to include a key word or substituting a key word directly.

• Extra credit: add a cover letter that matches the firm’s key words and what you have in your resume.

Confirmed: “Resumex Software is used by firms/ recruiters” ( Sara Alvarado, Recruiter on DECConnection Ultimate Job –Finding , May 2009)

Source: Rob Dandrade

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Tool #4 - Resume Emails – Example For Postings

“T- Account”To: RE: (Job)In response to your posting on ( web site), I have listed some of my

qualifications to parallel your stated requirements:Your Requirements My QualificationsNnnnnnnnnn yyyyyyyyyyyTtttttttt xxxxxxxxxx

There are other areas of accomplishment in my background which may be of interest to you, and I look forward to a personal meeting at which I can discuss them with you.

I will follow up and contact your office in the next ten days.

Source: Manchester Partners International

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Tool #4 - Resume

• Exercise: – Evaluate an example resume – See Tool #4 Handouts - pages 8- 15 for

examples

or…

– Swap at tables; evaluate each other’s

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Tool #5 Interviewing

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Tool #5 – Interview Definition

• The Definition"A conversation between two people to share information, evaluate the match between a company need and a candidate's background and make decisions about next steps."

• Key Takeaway– It is a data collection process, not selection.

• Source– www.workministry.com

– See Tool #5 Handout – (from Work Ministry) pages 1- 32

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Tool #5 – Interview Purpose

• The Employer– Competent for the job (fit, uniqueness)– Chemistry fits the employer– Character consistent with the employer

• For You– Job that matches your competencies (just right)– Employer management fits your chemistry and style– Employer consistent with your character and values

Competency – Chemistry - Character

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Source: Lee Hecht Harrison, Inc

Tool #5 - Preparing for the Interview• Competency - know or learn the real job requirements• Organization research – detailed web search for

business facts, values and style• Expect Behavioral Questions – Tool #5 Handouts

pages 33, 34• Success Story Creation and Mapping

– Issue (Situation/Obstacles) – What happened?– Action – How did I respond to the situation– Result – What was the result of your action?

• Interviewer/Hiring Manager Intelligence• Practice

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Tool #5 - Interviewing Exercise

• Team up with a nearby person

• 2 to 3 minutes each way

• Share just one success/situation story with each other– Identify issue or topic– Interviewer forms a question – Interviewee shares the story

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Tool #5 - Doing the Interview

• Center on revealing (and assessing) your (their) competency, chemistry & character

• Lead with your Elevator Pitch (a confident short introduction LINKED TO THE JOB POSTING )

–Highlight your skills and career history–Include why you are making a change–Explain what you hope to attain for your future

• Weave in your “situation” stories • Drive to a dialog (a two way Q&A)• Establish the fit and punch out the uniqueness• End with high interest, trial close, & next steps

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Tool #5 - Interview Follow-up

• Quick short letter

• Set and implement a phone “touch base” cycle

• Third party triangulation (if possible)

• Land follow-up discussion appointment

See Tool #5 Handout – Mapping Experiences (using SOARS format) to (Transferable) Skills pages 34- 40

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Wrap Up and Workshop Summary

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2 Build Awareness

1- Preparation

3- Initial Engagement

4- Closing the Deal

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Wrap-Up: Job Search Phases

Resumes, Postings, Emails Attention to Detail Measure: Initial Screening calls and Phone Interviews

Tools: Elevator Speech, Search Plan, Networking, Listening Skills Measure: Networking, Leads

Know Skills, Needs, Wants , What to Avoid Measure: You have Confidence& Direction

Behavioral InterviewingNegotiating; Positive Attitude, ConfidenceMeasure: Offer

The Job

prayerSource: Rob Dandrade

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See Managing Handouts p. 4- “Job Search Self Assessment”

Wrap-Up: Personal Search Management • Design to suit your style, but work it• Must include pipeline/funnel management

1. Network sessions (all forms)

2. Discussions with hiring managers

3. Real Interviews• Treat as a real job

– Minimum 20-25 hours per week– Funnel goals for (1), (2) and (3)

• E= MC2 (per Susan Whitcomb , “The Christian’s Career Journey” )– E= employment ( working in a role that God has chosen for you)– M = Mechanics ( Applying wisdom - based , purpose-driven strategies,

systems, and tactics )– C= Commitment – squared ( maintaining faith, optimum mind-set, emotional

energy and intelligent attitude throughout the job search process)

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See Managing Search Handouts p. 2, 3- “How to Survive”/ “Six Mistakes”

Workshop Summary• The Big Picture: It’s Serious & God’s Work View • Beginning the Job Search

– Identify Transferable Skills; Complete the “Career Planning” Flower– Understand How Employers Hire (filling the vacancies)

• Job Search on One Hand– Tool #1 Your Elevator Pitch (Positioning Statement)– Tool #2 the Work Search/ Broadcast Plan– Tool #3 Networking

• Bridgers and Insiders• Connect, Engage and Close

– Tool #4 Writing the Resume

– Tool #5 Interviewing

• Managing the Process

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Summary: Out of Work Too Long?

• Attitude is Everything– Prepare to mentally re-adjust.– Check your sense of entitlement at the door– Don’t be afraid to start fresh

• Ideas– The enemy is being the “Swiss-Army knife” candidate– Re-inventing yourself by becoming a specialist– Recalibrate your self-esteem – Find smaller opportunities– Take salary off the table– Let your network speak for you. – 3 C’s – make chemistry and character work for you!– Showcase current or cutting-edge knowledge and skills– Make a commitment to the employer – time, dedication, etc.

• Resume– Depopulate your resume; Bring Yourself Down A Notch– Focus more on skills and accomplishments than job titles.– Don't List All of Your Education– Use details from the last 10 years

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Final Words• You are not alone and most others who have

faced your challenge have successfully made it through using focus, persistence and patience.

• The one learning or reminder most of us have had is that you must keep reminding yourself that God is in control and that through our faith we do receive peace and the confidence to persevere.

• Maintain a daily schedule while you search…devotions, exercise, research, networking, family

• See Managing Handouts p. 5- “God has a Positive Answer”

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Next Steps

• Read and re-read the materials and referenced books and websites

• Complete the exercises we began

• Work with your local church• Specifically contact your Stephen

Ministry (or aligned Care Ministry) at your church

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Thanks• We want to first thank God and our churches for allowing us this

opportunity to serve others. • We thank these sources for their original advice ( In Alpha order); Any

direct use or quotes from the sources are noted on the slides:– Dave Ramsey, Financial University– Lee Hecht Harrison, Inc– LinkedIn– Manchester Partners International – MNI (Marketplace Ministries) Workshop – Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers – Ron Cousineau, Notes from MNI– “The Christian’s Career Journey” by Susan Whitcomb– “What Color is Your Parachute” by Richard Bolles – Work Ministry Ltd

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Prayer

"The Lord is close to everyone who prays to him, to all who truly

pray to him." Psalm 145:18.

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Demo

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Background

• Launched on May 5, 2003. • A new member joins every second of every day • Operates the world’s largest professional network on the Internet

– more than 98 million members in over 200 countries and territories.

– US = 42.6 mil

• Nearly two billion people searches on LinkedIn in 2010; 20% of the visits are looking for jobs

• 69 of the Fortune 100 use its hiring solutions. • More than one million companies have LinkedIn Company Pages• % social media sites used for business/ professional purposes :

– 78%/ 75%. Facebook and LinkedIn

– 26%, Myspace

– 19%/ 17%, Youtube/ Twitter

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4 Reasons why Important• You see relationships that exist

between your friends and their friends

• You and Information about your organization are now keyword searchable

• Your profile ( resume on steroids) will display your credibility and expertise

• Researching companies and the people who work there just got much easier

Wayne Breitbarth, Quality Progress, July 201174

Let’s look at some examples….

• Basic Profile

• Get Introduced

• Jobs & Job Search

• Company Information

• Groups

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